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to make markedly greater in measure or degree
this book really deepens our knowledge of how the brain works
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Recent Examples of deepened
Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
While the stock market has been in a rut for more than a week, Wall Street’s woes deepened Wednesday after the Fed released economic projections that showed signs of slipping progress in the fight against inflation.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Although Moscow has supplied Beijing with arms for years—including advanced fighter aircraft, air defense systems, and antiship missiles—their defense ties have deepened at an alarming rate.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
The political turmoil has deepened fractures within the PPP, with divisions between Yoon loyalists and critics threatening the party's unity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Tom Jessop of Fidelity Investments shared how the 80-year old company has had a blockchain team operational since the mid-2010s, which has deepened its understanding of this transformative technology.
—London Business School, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
In the 1860s, after the Old World had deepened its grip on the New, an emissary traveled back from America to Europe to wreak some havoc of its own.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
Wisconsin urged the justices to let stand a ruling from the state’s top court upholding the exemption denial, pushing back on the charity’s assertion that the decision deepened a split among courts nationwide on how to assess whether a group has a religious purpose.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
This superstition deepened over time, particularly after the mass arrest of the Knights Templar on Friday, October 13th, 1307, further cementing the day’s unlucky status.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
This delivered incredible accessibility, flexibility and efficiency, but also deepened the digital divide for those without technology access, blurred work-life boundaries and fueled loneliness.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
While the stock market has been in a rut for more than a week, Wall Street’s woes deepened Wednesday after the Fed released economic projections that showed signs of slipping progress in the fight against inflation.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
Although Moscow has supplied Beijing with arms for years—including advanced fighter aircraft, air defense systems, and antiship missiles—their defense ties have deepened at an alarming rate.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
The political turmoil has deepened fractures within the PPP, with divisions between Yoon loyalists and critics threatening the party's unity.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Tom Jessop of Fidelity Investments shared how the 80-year old company has had a blockchain team operational since the mid-2010s, which has deepened its understanding of this transformative technology.
—London Business School, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
In the 1860s, after the Old World had deepened its grip on the New, an emissary traveled back from America to Europe to wreak some havoc of its own.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
Wisconsin urged the justices to let stand a ruling from the state’s top court upholding the exemption denial, pushing back on the charity’s assertion that the decision deepened a split among courts nationwide on how to assess whether a group has a religious purpose.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
This superstition deepened over time, particularly after the mass arrest of the Knights Templar on Friday, October 13th, 1307, further cementing the day’s unlucky status.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepened
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Nunley faces a murder charge in that case out of Parker County and had a previous conviction of aggravated assault, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, aggravated assaults rose 4%, gun assaults increased 5% and carjackings skyrocketed 25% during the same time period.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Discussions about reforming this program have intensified, with some advocating for the removal of country-specific caps on green cards to address extensive backlogs faced by applicants from countries including India.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Those theories only intensified after Live Nation — one of the world’s biggest touring companies, which backed Bey’s most recent trek, the Renaissance World Tour — reposted the musician’s teasers on its own socials.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Lactation Network is far and away the best in class — and made so by a concentrated effort from our CEO to build, lead, and support strong, effective teams.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Kyiv has made a concentrated effort throughout the war to hit numerous Russian oil depots, refineries, manufacturing plants, and more to injure Moscow's ability to keep fighting.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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Each heightened the perception that the subways are unsafe.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Chiefs tallied another three points from Butker as both defenses were noticeably intense and solid as the first quarter ended 6-3 Kansas City.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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The single performs even better on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, which is compiled in the same way as the Rock Digital Song Sales list, only the focus is exclusively on the more intense, harder style of the genre.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Robust know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk applicants and thorough verification of fund sources can help mitigate risks, but that is not all; there is more to the story.—
Khurram Akhtar,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Online connectivity has enhanced the work of entrepreneurs, opening new business possibilities.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The first direct link between alcohol use and cancer was first established in the late 1980s, and evidence for this link has strengthened over time, according to the report.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
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Dubai Duty Free also strengthened its senior management team with eight senior managers appointed to key roles, including seven UAE nationals.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In 2002, the Israeli military occupied the camp after 10 days of intensive fighting, according to the UN, during which time more than 400 houses were destroyed and over a quarter of the camp’s population was displaced.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The initial iteration of the program, launched with partners Nike and Right to Dream, gave six Ghanaian women the chance to participate in a three-month intensive coaches training experience.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Deepened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepened. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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